Command Officer’s Log/Operational Reports - General Order 06-30

Vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms and responsibilities from Prince George’s County Fire/EMS General Order 06-30 regarding the Command Officer’s Log and Operational Reports.

Command Officer’s Log

A daily report prepared by the on-duty Career Major that summarizes qualifying incidents and is emailed to senior staff by 0730 hours.

Operational Report

A detailed, educational report completed by the Incident Commander within 10 calendar days for significant or complex incidents that meet specified criteria.

IDLH

A fire environment that is Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health and triggers inclusion in the Command Officer’s Log when a structure fire involves it.

1-1/2” Handline

A standard firefighting hose line; its use to extinguish an IDLH structure fire must be noted in the Command Officer’s Log.

Mass or Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI)

An event with numerous victims that strains resources; must be recorded in both the Command Officer’s Log and, if eight or more victims, critiqued within three weeks.

Specialty Team Operation

Activation of units such as Haz-Mat, TRT, or Water Rescue; inclusion triggers both Log and Operational Report requirements.

Vehicle Collision with Civilian Death

Any traffic incident causing a civilian fatality; automatically recorded in the Command Officer’s Log and may require an Operational Report.

Fire/EMS Emergency Vehicle Collision

An accident involving department apparatus; recorded in the Log and, if injuries or deaths occur, requires an Operational Report.

Second Alarm (or Greater) Fire

An incident requiring resources beyond the first alarm plus task force; mandates an Operational Report and a formal critique within three weeks.

Fire Loss ≥ $50,000

Property damage threshold that triggers the need for an Operational Report.

Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Activation

Deployment of a standby rescue team for distressed firefighters; its activation requires an Operational Report.

Prolonged Extrication

Vehicle rescue lasting more than 20 minutes or requiring a second rescue squad; necessitates an Operational Report.

Career Major

The duty officer responsible for compiling and distributing the Command Officer’s Log each day.

Battalion Chief

On-scene or shift commander who forwards incident information to the Career Major for inclusion in the daily Log.

Incident Commander

Officer in charge of an incident; must complete and submit an Operational Report for qualifying events.

Incident Summary

Opening section of an Operational Report providing a concise overview of the event.

Incident Management Structure

Organizational chart or description of command roles included within an Operational Report.

Occupancy/Construction

Building use and structural details documented in an Operational Report to aid post-incident analysis.